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18-07-2005, 08:29 PM
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greenman43
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney
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Hi all,
I was referred here today by Warwick Browne (AU XR8, not sure of the username). He suggested someone may be able to point me in the right direction for a little advice. I'm looking to buy either a Series 1 BA XR8 ('03), or a GT of the same year. What I;d like to find out at this point is the differences in spec between each car. It seems that pricewise it's about $10k, so if I get the XR8 I can afford to spend some $ on it ; however, if I buy the GT, it stays as is. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide, Brian Last edited by greenman43; 18-07-2005 at 08:45 PM. |
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21-07-2005, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
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XR8 has 260 kw while the GT has 290kw..This was achieved by higher compression and better ecu tuneing...GT has tighter suspension ....
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22-07-2005, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: NSW
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Greenman, XR8's are great bang for your buck. GT's are nice but Im very happy with mine and saved a big chunck of change. You can always do a few mods if you like but remember they have the same exhaust, and very similar engines (both built by FPV) except for the extra 30kw. Mine also likes 91- 92 unleaded, its 95-98 for GT's only Im told.
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28-07-2005, 11:39 AM
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greenman43
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney
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Thanks ebxr8240 & Boss 540, much appreciated. From a little more research, it looks like the GT is closer to $15k more than the XR8, which makes it too much of a stretch, so the XR8 it is. I'm sure I'll be happy with it, and hope to start some modifying pretty much as soon as I get it. It seems that cams out of the US aren't stupidly expensive, and coupled with an EFI tune and air filter might be a nice way to pick up some hp.
BTW, is it just me, or when anyone sees a BMC air filter mentioned do they automatically think of British Leyland products and all that implies ?  Cheers, Brian |
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28-07-2005, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I'm sure FPV would be happy with the comments about their star car.
Differences also include better seats, steering wheel, road wheels, brakes, body kit, starter button(???), badging & free track day (new car only) etc. Neither are a bad car. Its only when once you start optioning the XR8 that you find yourself in a GT. Chrispy |
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10-08-2005, 10:50 PM
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greenman43
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney
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Sorry I missed this response, thanks for the comments Chrispy.
Cheers, Brian |
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